Looking for help from big jazz fans

lj39 · 08-07-2009, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by RonaldSays

As much as I like the old legends to bits there are some younger top performers of today I really digg:
Joshua Redman, Branford Marsalis, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Antonio Sanchez, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, Chris Potter. All worth checking out.
Also I can highly recommend Dutch performers Benjamin Herman, Michiel Borstlap, Eric Vloeimans and Jasper Blom.

Just google any of the names and start listening

Well..if the OP doesn't check out some of the Dutch artists, I probably will! Since I know you're also a drummer..can you recommend any drummer specific artists? (non-American ones that is. I might know already know 'em or at least have heard of them, but I'm always open for newer stuff!)

RonaldSays · 08-07-2009, 09:05 AM

Well, of course El Negro is originally Cuban and Antonio Sanchez Mexican. As it comes to Dutch drummers listen to John Engels, Lucas van Merwijk, Han Bennink or Martijn Vink to name a few. Not sure if it's easy to find any of their music.

John Engels made a great record "Brilliant!" with a band called the Diamond Five ages ago. It was reissued a few years ago and it swings from start til end.

Another drummer that comes to mind is Manu Katche

I have to think a bit harder for other drummers. Will let you know.

lj39 · 08-07-2009, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonaldSays

Well, of course El Negro is originally Cuban and Antonio Sanchez Mexican. As it comes to Dutch drummers listen to John Engels, Lucas van Merwijk, Han Bennink or Martijn Vink to name a few. Not sure if it's easy to find any of their music.

John Engels made a great record "Brilliant!" with a band called the Diamond Five ages ago. It was reissued a few years ago and it swings from start til end.

Another drummer that comes to mind is Manu Katche

I have to think a bit harder for other drummers. Will let you know.

Cool..I have heard of some of those folks/have albums by them (El Negro, Katche, and I'm pretty sure I have some Bennink as well)..but I'll check out the other ones too! (Especially if you can come up with some other ones...)
Thanks!

08-07-2009, 09:05 AM	#32 (permalink)
RonaldSays Amateur Drum Kit Wrestler Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 155	Well, of course El Negro is originally Cuban and Antonio Sanchez Mexican. As it comes to Dutch drummers listen to John Engels, Lucas van Merwijk, Han Bennink or Martijn Vink to name a few. Not sure if it's easy to find any of their music. John Engels made a great record "Brilliant!" with a band called the Diamond Five ages ago. It was reissued a few years ago and it swings from start til end. Another drummer that comes to mind is Manu Katche I have to think a bit harder for other drummers. Will let you know. __________________ Want to know what I have to say? My Blog My Twitter